Photo Quality
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The sample picture above is from a large Glass Plate Negative.  

The quality of a new photo is directly related to the size and quality of the original. 

As a general rule, if the photo to be reproduced looks clear to the naked eye, it will probably produce a satisfactory copy.   If the new copy is to be the same size or smaller than the original, there will usually be little or no loss in quality.  If the new copy is to be enlarged, consideration needs to be given to the clearity of the original.  Simply stated, if a photograph is somewhat blurry, it can be assumed that when enlarged to twice it's size, it will appear to be twice as blurry.
Older is Better..... It is a fact, that most old photographs and negatives are much higher quality that modern ones. They were made at a time when it was not seemed to be as important to "cut costs", by limiting the quality to the absolute miminum that the customer would be satisfied with.
If requested, we will always contact you before proceeding if we feel the results will be unsatisfactory.

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